Radiology Technologist - $25-36 per hour

Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX in Harlingen, Texas is seeking a Radiology Technologist for an ongoing, full-time staff position. The role requires 40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts, and provides a pathway for a sign-on bonus.

The technologist will produce radiographic examinations, explain the process to patients, and ensure proper identification and filing of films. ARRT eligibility within 1 year and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Must complete 1 clinical year from an accredited Radiology program.
• 6 months clinical experience in Radiology.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality radiographic examinations of chest and distal extremities.
• Explain the x-ray process to patients prior to examination.
• Position patient to achieve best examination results.
• Utilize safety techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
• Ensure proper film identification and filing of films.
• Assist in file room or reception tasks as needed.
• Complete work within acceptable time frames and adapt to age-related considerations.

Education

Clinical year in Radiology program

Job description

Radiology Technologist - $25-36 per hour

Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a job in Harlingen, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

Job Summary

The Limited Radiology Technologist is responsible to produce quality radiographic examinations of the chest and distal extremities which are used in medical diagnosis and interpreted by radiologists and medical physicians to identify injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions, or lesions within the body.

• Utilizes general operating procedures, i.e., startup procedures, basic troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Ensures proper film identification to include date stickers, flashed patient identification and right/left markers.
• Ensures proper and fair charging of patient procedures in compliance with Model Compliance and Ethical guidelines.
• Ensure proper protocol for filing and copying of films.
• Positions patient to achieve best examination results and in-depth knowledge of human anatomy.
• Explains the x-ray process to each patient prior to the examination.
• Sets up, adjusts, and adapts equipment and procedure to accommodate the patient’s condition to obtain reliable results.
• Utilizes safety techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patients and themselves and proficiency in delivery of patients, supplies, films, and reports.
• Ensures accountability and responsibility for verification of proper patient identification using patient armband.
• Utilizes personal protective equipment to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation, and infectious hazards.
• Utilizes personal protective equipment to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation, and infectious hazards.
• Completes work within acceptable time frames; be able to modify procedures according to departmental policy when problems related to patient’s age occur.
• Weekly checks for and replacement of expired supplies.
• May help with transportation of patients.
• Assists in the file room as needed.
• May help with reception function.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

Required: Must complete 1 clinical year from an accredited Radiology program.

Experience:

Required: 6 months clinical experience in Radiology.

Certifications:

Required: Must complete 1 clinical year from an accredited Radiology program and must be eligible for the ARRT exam within 1 year from date of hire. AHA BLS.

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